On the cozy bed, a fierce competition for Gwendolyn’s attention erupted between the two little ones.

Zendaya and Benedict both vied for the prime spot next to their beloved mother, even tussling to snuggle up to her.

Benedict, being the more mature and sensible older brother, eventually conceded defeat.

He graciously shifted his little pillow next to Cedrick’s.

After a good half-hour of chaos, the family finally settled down, ready to drift off into dreamland.

Little did they suspect that as soon as the lights went out, a tiny voice belonging to Zendaya pierced the darkness.

“Mommy, my heart is racing like crazy. I just can’t fall asleep,” Zendaya whimpered, her voice carrying a tinge of desperation.

Cedrick, his voice laced with lazy amusement, chimed in. “Zendy, you were sprinting like a cheetah before bedtime. It’s no wonder you’re all wound up.”

Gwendolyn remained silent.

While Zendaya struggled to find sleep, Benedict desperately needed it.

Gwendolyn could see the exhaustion etched on his face. After spending hours in the lab receiving treatments, Benedict deserved a restful night at home.

While she was pondering a solution, Cedrick proposed one. “What if your mommy tells you both a bedtime story?”

Zendaya perked up. “Yes, please!”

Benedict rolled his eyes. “That’s boring.”

Cedrick had a secret agenda. He was hoping that exposing Benedict to more fairy tales and their enchanting lessons might soften his precocious and adult-like demeanor.

He insisted, “Benny, you’ve never experienced your mommy’s storytelling, have you? Consider it a new experience, and it’ll also help soothe Zendy to sleep.”

Benedict grudgingly shifted his position, tucking his arms in. “Whatever. Girls are so troublesome. Even when it comes to bedtime, they want attention before they’re willing to sleep.”

paid no mind to her big brother’s grumbling

I’m not being troublesome. Just give

flicker of curiosity danced in his eyes. It was

Gwendolyn exchanged a look. Cedrick’s gaze seemed to convey a message without words as he

fairy tale book from the bedside table. Flipping through the pages, she began her

to the side, propping his arm on the bed and casually supporting his head as he absorbed every word of Gwendolyn’s storytelling.

bedroom of Harrick Villa, an aura of

was

with the prince at the grand ball, got married, and had two adorable little babies. They were never apart again and lived happily ever

bedroom was filled with soft and

lamp, Cedrick and the two little children had surrendered to

lingered on their peaceful faces, her

a tender smile gracing her lips. With a gentle flick, she switched off the lamp, surrendering herself to the comforting

swirling around Zendaya calling Charles “Daddy” at the dinner table and how Zendaya

opportunity to spread some

her original words were extremely insulting and went far beyond

the situation, he swiftly contained the news and even asked Nico to

incurred losses

wrong way during your date yesterday? With Jenson Group canceling their collaboration with our Cloudington Group, this is like a clear warning to our family. You have no idea who

was utterly

could I possibly offend him when I don’t

a storm of frustration was building up inside him. He saw Jessamyn’s bewildered expression and couldn’t hold back from scolding

Nico Jenson, personally informed me about the collaboration cancellation. He had this cold expression, and I knew he was clearly holding back his

stemmed from. “Dad, I haven’t

joined the conversation, helping Ignatius calm down as she questioned their daughter, “Jess, tell your father everything you did yesterday. We need to

“Okay.”

on her face, started to recount the events of the previous day. She had only done a few things, so she quickly narrated everything to her parents. Except for the blind date with Charles at Hotel Bella, there was nothing

fathered an illegitimate child. He had the audacity to come for a date with me, probably hoping I’d legitimize his illegitimate child and allow her to bear

kid of his is an absolute nightmare, with a mean streak a mile wide. She’s a mouthy little devil, and I couldn’t stand her. I lost my cool and lashed out at her a bit. After that, I reached out to some newspapers and reporters to expose Charles’ wild ways. But it looks like I didn’t give enough money, as no juicy Newton Group scandals made headlines from

Eva exchanged puzzled looks, trying to make sense of Jessamyn’s

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